Downpatrick project in line for top award

8 March 2017

AN innovative Downpatrick building project has been shortlisted in two categories in the prestigious RICS Northern Ireland Awards 2017.

The refurbishment of a property in English Street is in the running for a top accolade in the residential category of the awards.

The project, completed by Clanmill in partnership with MACS, brought an important building back into use, providing apartments for young care leavers along with support to learn the life skills required to move to more permanent accommodation.

The property, a listed four-storey Georgian stone terraced house, dates back to the 1850s when it was home to the Pattie family.

It sits within a terrace of particular architectural interest on the way to Down Cathedral.

Companies involved in the project were surveyors Cooke and Kettyle, Harry Rolston Architects and Connolly and Fee.

It joins 31 other projects which have been shortlisted across eight categories.

The awards will be presented at the La Mon Hotel and Spa on May 25.

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